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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322,413.52, 444,895.33 and 186,426.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322,413.52, 444,895.33 and 186,426.89 is: 257,248.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322,413.52 : 444,895.33 = 186,426.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322,413.52/444,895.33 = 186,426.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322,413.52x = 444,895.33 × 186,426.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322,413.52x = 82,940,452,747.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,940,452,747.42/322,413.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,248.68

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